| NRE 2GS36C-DE | |
| Powertype: | Diesel-electric |
| Builder: | National Railway Equipment Company (NREC) |
| Builddate: | - Present |
| Buildmodel: | 2GS36C-DE |
| Aarwheels: | C-C (UIC: Co'Co') |
| Locoweight: | 419000lb |
| Cylindercount: | 16 (×2) |
| Primemover: | Cummins QSK50L (×2) |
| Enginetype: | V16 diesel (×2) |
| Aspiration: | Turbocharger |
| Fueltype: | Diesel fuel |
| Poweroutput: | 3600hp |
| Tractiveeffort: | 126000lbf |
| Locobrakes: | Pneumatic and Dynamic |
The NRE 2GS36C-DE is a low-emissions six-axle diesel-electric road switcher locomotive built by National Railway Equipment Company. It is part of NRE's N-ViroMotive line. It is powered by two Cummins QSK50L V16 engines rated at 1800hp each, for a total power output of 3600hp. It has a starting tractive force of 126000lbf, an adhesion rate of 30%, and a minimum continuous speed of 13.9mph. It offers Tier III emissions compliance.[1] The first demonstration unit was released in August 2011 from NRE's Mount Vernon shops in Southern Illinois.[2] It was built on a refurbished EMD SD40-2 frame.